Team Lead Occupational Therapist

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewThe Blaenau Gwent Community Resource Team are seeking an exceptional Team Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic integrated team. We are searching for individuals who are self driven, passionate and eager to make a real difference to people's lives. As part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to help promote independence and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals.The Community Resource Team is a collaborative service between Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Blaenau Gwent Social Services, dedicated to providing individuals with the right intervention at the right time, from the right professional(s). As a Team Lead Occupational Therapist, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults in need of support to remain in their own homes. You will be an integral part of the wider multi-disciplinary team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health and Well Being Support Workers, Social Workers, Medics and Nursing staff. You will work alongside other services such as the Rapid Response Team, Community Hospitals, Acute Hospitals, Home Care and Care Agencies.Main duties of the jobThe Community Resources Team works with individuals to enable them to be supported in their own home wherever possible, by preventing hospital admissions, facilitating the timely discharge of service users from acute and community hospitals and assessing for potential long term care and support needs.Working in collaboration with the CRT Team Manager and ABUHB's Occupational Therapy Service Professional Clinical Lead, the post holder will undertake a clinical leadership and operational role, you will lead and influence the ongoing development of OT provision within clinical areas, whilst carrying a varied caseload of people. You must be confident and effective in the delivery of occupation focused, high quality interventions.Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within Blaenau Gwent, and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists who are ready to work in a service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of Blaenau Gwent residents.The CRT service is provided 7 days per week, between the hours of 8am - 8pm, 365 days per year, you will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.QualificationsEssential criteriaDegree or diploma in Occupational TherapyMember of HCPCAt least 1 module (CQFW level 7 at 20/30credits each) or post-registration equivalent linked to practiceAccredited practice placement educatorCertificate in Leadership and/or Management.Desirable criteriaMember of relevant COT Specialist Section.ExperienceEssential criteriaExtensive experience in working within practice setting.Some experience of operational managementSignificant experience working at Senior OT levelInvolvement in innovative working practicesContributing to development of local clinical guidelinesExperience of leading change in OT clinical practiceInvolvement in planning local service deliverySignificant experience of supervising less experienced OT'sDesirable criteriaLine management responsibilitiesExperience of research and/or auditSkillsEssential criteriaAbility to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to postAble to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practiceStrong mentoring and supervision skillsNegotiation and problem solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT TeamsAbility to use highly specialist clinical skills to interpret complex assessments for second opinionAble to develop and implement standards to support best clinical practice across the departmentAble to interpret and utilise evidence to inform practiceAbility to analyse professional and ethical issuesDesirable criteriaApplication of national initiatives within an OT serviceKnowledgeEssential criteriaSpecialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibilityUnderstanding of local integrated systems of OT deliveryEvidence of relevant and appropriate CPDGeneral department, health board and LA policies and systemsKnowledge and understanding of current agenda and drivers for health and social care policies including legislationDetailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk managementPersonal AttributesEssential criteriaProfessional confidenceAbility to self regulate their own performanceAbility to engage and lead an OT teamAble to motivate support and mentor other OT staff to help develop their practiceCommitment to developing further leadership/clinical skillsAble to work flexibly and respond to unpredictable demandsEnjoys using own initiative; tenacious, creative and innovativeOtherEssential criteriaAbility to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirements of the postCommitted to person centred, non discriminatory practiceDocumented evidence of CPDDesirable criteriaAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn